Which airport should I fly into for São Gabriel?

For long-haul and international flights, Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International Airport (RVY) is the main gateway near São Gabriel. The closest airport, Santa Maria Airport (RIA), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from São Gabriel?

The nearest is about 57 mi (92 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into São Gabriel?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near São Gabriel

The closest airports to São Gabriel, Brazil: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to São Gabriel, Brazil is Santa Maria Airport (RIA), about 57 mi (92 km) away — roughly 1 hr 43 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International Airport (RVY).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
RIA	Santa Maria AirportSanta Maria, Brazil	57 mi / 92 km	1 hr 43 min	Regional
BGX	Comandante Gustavo Kraemer AirportBage, Brazil	74 mi / 119 km	1 hr 43 min	Regional
RVY	Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International AirportRivera, Uruguay	81 mi / 131 km	1 hr 54 min	International
QDB	Cachoeira do Sul AirportCachoeira Do Sul, Brazil	86 mi / 138 km	2 hr	Regional
ALQ	Alegrete Novo AirportAlegrete, Brazil	101 mi / 162 km	2 hr 20 min	Regional
VCH	Vichadero AirportVichadero, Uruguay	101 mi / 162 km	2 hr 20 min	Regional
CSU	Santa Cruz do Sul AirportSanta Cruz Do Sul, Brazil	122 mi / 197 km	2 hr 51 min	Regional
ATI	Artigas International AirportArtigas, Uruguay	130 mi / 210 km	3 hr 2 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Santa Maria Airport (RIA) is the most convenient at about 57 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International Airport (RVY) (81 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into São Gabriel. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with RIA.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near RIA saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to São Gabriel is Santa Maria Airport (RIA), about 57 mi (92 km) away — roughly 1 hr 43 min by road.